Islamic Sites Private Walking Tour of Cairo | La Vacanza Travel

Islamic Sites Private Walking Tour of Cairo

Duration: 4 hours
Destination: Egypt, Giza Governorate, Giza
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  • 4 hours
  • Giza
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Discover Cairo’s fascinating Islamic heritage on this 4-hour private walking tour with an expert guide. Climb up to the Citadel of Saladin, home to Egypt’s rulers for more than 700 years, and visit the Sultan Hassan Mosque, a masterpiece of Islamic art and architecture and one Cairo’s most iconic landmarks. Then, enjoy an authentic local experience as you explore the winding passageways of Khan el-Khalili, one of the world’s largest bazaars.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Cairo Citadel, Salah Salem St, Cairo 11511 Egypt

Your private Islamic Cairo city tour begins with a visit to the Citadel of Salah Ed-Din. Located high atop Cairo, the Citadel boasts magnificent views of the city. Built by the Arab hero Salah ad-Din, the Citadel primarily functioned as a military garrison, as well as serving as a royal residence for over 700 years.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, Maydan Salah al-Din, Cairo 11511 Egypt

Continuing in the historical traditions of Islamic Cairo, our Cairo tour next pays a visit to the famous Sultan Hassan Mosque, which dates back to the 13th century. Considered to be one of the masterpieces of Islamic art and architecture, its history also includes time spent as a school. Equally as impressive is the Mohamed Ali Mosque, one of Cairo’s most visible landmarks, with its twin minarets rising high atop the Citadel.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Khan Al-Khalili, Cairo Egypt

Shifting gears, our Cairo city tour heads back to the streets and towards a famous local bazaar, Khan el-Khalili. A labyrinth of narrow streets and passageways, Khan el-Khalili is one of the world’s largest bazaars and offers a truly authentic local Cairo experience. Among the world’s oldest bazaars, dating back to 1382, Khan el-Khalili offers an experience unique to the old streets of Islamic Cairo, and affords the opportunity to engage with locals, as locals do, hunting for bargains and relaxing with a coffee as the hustle of the bazaar passes you by.

Duration: 2 hours

Inclusions
  • Join the Local English speaking guide
  • Entrance fees to the Citadel of Saladin
  • Marvel Mohamed Ali and Sultan Hassan mosques
  • Navigate the chaotic streets of the Khan el-Khalili bazaar
  • Transportation
  • Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
  • Entry/Admission - Cairo Citadel

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • A dress code is required for this tour. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.
  • While we strongly recommend that all travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19 to reduce the risk of transmission and avoid putting undue strain on healthcare services, vaccinations are not a requirement to join an Intrepid Urban Adventures tour.
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Pharaohs Hotel, 12 Lotfy Hassouna, St، Dokki, Giza Governorate 3753441, Egypt


Departure Time

09:00 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

4 hours


User's Reviews

andyha

09 Oct, 2023

My husband and I did the Islamic Cairo tour with our guide Mina and it was excellent. The passion he had for his homeland and it’s history, people and culture was evident. He went the extra mile to ensure our experience was both fun and informative. Thank you Mina for a 10/10 experience, we could not recommend Mina more highly.

ciboulette_8

01 Mar, 2020

The Islamic Cairo tour was fantastic, with a knowledgeable and lovely guide! The tour is professionally organised and free of the usual hassle in Egypt (no "spontaneous" visits to shops of cousins, no sales pitches). The guide truly cared about and adapted the tour to my interests - would completely recommend!

cwthorning

23 Jan, 2020

Today we completed a half day tour of the Islamic sites including the Coptic areas. Our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and really looked after our family. We would recommend Urban Adventures to everyone

seanly38

17 Dec, 2019

Our family of 4 had a wonderful trip with our tourguide Mohamed (aka Mo), he was very insightful and answered all of our numerous questions about Islam, its history in Egypt and any general questions we had with a big smile and a very enthusiastic attitude, making us feel very welcomed. We covered the Citadel and the Mohamed Ali mosque in great depth and also went to the Khan Al Khalili market afterwards to sit back and enjoy Turkish coffee and falafels. A great tour and make sure to request for Mo!

sharra25

05 Aug, 2019

If you want to know about the islamic culture and history of Cairo, this top is highly recommended! Mo was an excellent guide, and took us through the places providing great information along the way.

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